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3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two long time caregiver previous experience. Cooking, housecleaning and misc. Both were elderly. One has terminal cancer. Second had numerous strokes and several. Mini heart attack. Was 30 years ago medical tech. Also 3rd helping 94-year-old just passed away. 45 year experience child care newborn to adult. Multiple other...
Heidi can also help with: Companionship, specialized care
Skills:
CPR
3.0
"Heidi is able to do some basic care functions. She needs someone around to make sure everything goes ok or explicit instructions. When something goes wrong, she might blame the senior she is caring for. But the point of senior care is that she is going to make...
Christine S.
Iwona U.
Hickory Hills, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Professional Caregiver/CNA With Over 10 Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
I am a professional caregiver/CNA with over 10 years of experience in care giving for elderly people and excellent references from previous employers. I am looking for a position where I can use my knowledge and skills to the benefit of someone in need of personal assistance, care and companionship.
I have experience with home...
Iwona can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Iwona worked for my family for 5 years. The only reason she is not with us is that we required more hours and a full time arrangement.
Iwona is conscientious, attentive, innovative and pays careful attention to the needs of the person. She adjusts quickly to the...
Robyn S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a caregiver for over 20 years. I have experience working with individuals who have dementia and Alzheimer's. I am caring and truly pour my heart into my work. I would love to get to know you and share my work with you!
Wafa can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, personal care, companionship
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Wafa offered my mom the most genuine care ever. Every day she came into work with a smile on her face and love in her heart. She was a blessing to my mother in her last years of life and a blessing to our family. We don't know what we would have done without her....
Rania S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a care-giver for the past 15 years. During that time, I took care of 8 different seniors, ranging from age 84-99. I have administered medications, given baths, provided transportation to doctor appointments, et cetera. I have provided care-giving services to both men and women.
In addition, I can provide childcare...
Diane can also help with: Personal care, home modification
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"A nice, dependable caregiver who took care of my mother. Very dependable and kind. I would recommend Diane."
John X.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm reliable, compassionate empathetic hard working I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant who loves providing care to help your loved ones and family members stay in the privacy of their home. I provide meal preparation assistance with feeding, shopping errands, medication reminders, assists with bedbath, showering and dressing,...
Patricia can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Patricia is absolutely amazing! We originally hired her to care for my mother when she came home from a facility and transitioned through hospice. When my father became ill, she didn’t hesitate to take him on too. She is highly competent, dependable, honorable and...
Care member
3.0
(2)
My name is Quintisa
I've been doing care-giving/CNA for some years. I've worked with seniors and people with disabilities, all my clients have fallen to love me, and I've done the same, I love helping others and making them feel comfortable with me in their home, I'm very nice. I cook, clean, run errands, do laundry, medication...
Quintisa can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"She is great with people from all age groups kindhearted and gentle with people"
Tanisha S.
5.0
(3)
I am a retired pharmacy tech of 40 years. I'm looking for a career change and want to give back outside of the business world. I cared for my mom with dementia for more than 3 years. I would find joy in taking care of children and adults alike. Doing errands such as doctor appointments, hair appointments, or shopping while...
Maureen can also help with: Transportation, dementia, companionship
5.0
"Kind, compassionate and caring . Maureen is always willing to help and does do with a smile . I highly recommend !!"
Kathy T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
Carrie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Carrie went above and beyond being a caregiver for my step mother after she was in a terrible accident. She helped out with everything! So my husband and I could continue to work. Carrie is an angel and a Godsend! My step mother is back to being independent and...
Crystal P.
5.0
(1)
I'm an experienced CNA with over 10 years of experience in hospital, long term care and private care duties cases , I also work in hospice care as well . I'm very passionate and dedicated with the care I give as an Caregiver, I empathize, and have compassion with family as I know this stage can be very challenging in life for...
Shatania can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Shatania we love you as a caregiver you were very attentive to our dad in his time here. We appreciate your help and thanks for always being reliable. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Helena. I am very patient, caring, and have experience with caring for persons with the elderly as well as dementia/Alzheimer. I used to care for an elderly couple, but recently had to let that go because they were being moved out of state to live closer to their children. I am bilingual (Polish and English). I...
Helena can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"My mom absolutely loved Helena! She works very hard, and is kind and understood my mom's needs. Easy to communicate with. She went above and beyond."
Maureen A.
Lilia R.
Crestwood, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Responsible Nursing Assistant Who's Always On Time.
5.0
(3)
I'm a hard working woman with almost 40 years of experience in the medical field. Retired from Christ hospital after 16 years as a nursing assistant, and have been care giving part time since then. I will always treat your family member like my own. I am very easy going, flexible, friendly, reliable, and very passionate about my...
Lilia can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Lilia is one of the kindest people we know. Our mom is struggling with memory issues and she could not be more patient and helpful!"
Care member
Dawn L.
Bridgeview, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in nursing homes as a caregiver and worked for family and few of my own seniors I have taken care of. I've been a housekeeper for years. Great companion. Love helping seniors with their daily needs. I see that I have a bad review from one of my clients. just so everyone knows I gave her a two week notice because...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She was very professional. Always on time. Went above and beyond on numerous occasions. "
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been providing care for seniors for over 5+years from Chicago to Northwest Indiana. My passion for taking care of the elderly comes from the love and compassion my grandparents showed me. I have a variety of skills and knowledge when it comes to taking care of families and their love ones. I look forward to meeting...
Lacey can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Meal Preparation, and I love pets. I am a CNA and a retired LPN. I am responsible and organized and follow directions well. I am outgoing and very personable. My flexible hours, and I am willing to work around your schedule.
Willa can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"I would highly recommend Willa. She is a very kind person and caregiver. Willing to be flexible and will do just about anything needed. In the short time she took care of my mom she made my mom feel as if she had a friend and not just a caregiver. She will be...
Vicky K.
5.0
(4)
Hello my name is Shalondra. I am a Compassionate Caregiver/CNA who has over 10+ years of Caregiver experience. I have worked with many clients. I am very positive person . I believe with God all things are possible, to them that only believe. My background specialize in Dementia, Hospice, G- feedings, Strokes... etc. I also...
Shalondra can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She is a great worker and she has a good heart"
Priscah C.
Daiva P.
Palos Hills, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Daiva. I'm dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a medical background and 19 years of experience working in patients care, both facilities and home environment. Committed to improving overall patient wellbeing and health through professional care and energetic engagement.
I'm organized and thrust worthy person...
Daiva can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Daiva is a wonderful, kind, patient caregiver who provided excellent care to my father in law. She worked hard to make him laugh, be active, be comfortable and provide the best quality of life. We have a large family and Daiva was comfortable with our frequent...
Sandra B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
CNA female carring and patient, very attentive with a lot of experience with all kind of. medical conditions. exellent comand of English. Reliable car and high work ethics . nonsmoker and nondrinker.
Anna can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Anna took fantastic care of my 95-year old grandma. I was so happy to have found Anna on care.com. Looking for caregivers can be a difficult process. We really lucked out with Anna, it was important to our family that grandmas care giver spoke Polish. Anna took...
Karen B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been care-taking for five years professionally. When I was 25 my spouse was diagnosed with Cancer so I have been care-taking non professionally for a long time. My last client was 94 and required bathing, dressing, cooking, house keeping, transportation back and for to the doctor and medication management. I am outgoing...
Rebecca can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, visiting physician, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Becky is a uniquely kind and proficient caregiver. We found her to be flexible, candid, intelligent and responsible. Any family would be lucky to have her on their team!"
Marilyn M.
Sharon B.
Orland Park, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(19)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for the last 11 years. I absolutely enjoy working with the elderly. My main focus is keeping seniors in their homes and safe. I have learned so much about life because of the wonderful stories they share with me. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's patients and have lots of patience and have...
Sharon can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, hospice services, home modification
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Sharon is a kind, caring and compassionate woman. She took care of my mom who has Parkinson's. She went as far as making homemade pasta with her and enjoyed being around her in the kitchen. I would have Sharon back but I am looking for weekends right now. She...
Anna M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have helped my father take care of my mother whom has passed with diabetes, kidney disease and heart issues for 5 years. I was trained in Home chemo dialysis so my mother did not have to go get dialysis and it was less stress on her body. I also took care of my 80 heart old Aunt who has passed with dementia and C. O. P. D. for...
Karina can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Karina was wonderful. She was so comforting to my mom in law and treated her with such respect and compassion. Always on time and keeps lines of communication open with me with updates on care and appointments. She is an exceptional caregiver."
Carol F.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Oak Forest, IL
Heidi K.
3.0
Heidi is able to do some basic care functions. She needs someone around to make sure everything goes ok or explicit instructions. When something goes wrong, she might blame the senior she is caring for. But the point of senior care is that she is going to make sure things go well like setting up...
- Christine S.
Iwona U.
5.0
Iwona worked for my family for 5 years. The only reason she is not with us is that we required more hours and a full time arrangement.
Iwona is conscientious, attentive, innovative and pays careful attention to the needs of the person. She adjusts quickly to the persons mood, how they feel, and...
- Robyn S.
Wafa S.
5.0
Wafa offered my mom the most genuine care ever. Every day she came into work with a smile on her face and love in her heart. She was a blessing to my mother in her last years of life and a blessing to our family. We don't know what we would have done without her. You would be so lucky to be cared...
- Rania S.
Diane K.
5.0
A nice, dependable caregiver who took care of my mother. Very dependable and kind. I would recommend Diane.
- John X.
Patricia W.
5.0
We had the privilege of having Patricia care for my father, and I cannot speak highly enough of her dedication, professionalism, and genuine compassion. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she approached her work with a deep sense of responsibility and...
- Sindhu A.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Oak Forest, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Oak Forest, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Oak Forest, IL will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Oak Forest.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Oak Forest, IL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Oak Forest, IL on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $19.40 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Oak Forest, IL?
There are currently 5 caregivers in Oak Forest, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Oak Forest, IL or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Oak Forest before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Oak Forest, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Oak Forest, IL on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.